Mechanical Engineer 4

HII

. Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems, including instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,000 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and electromechanical systems design, development, and testing, with a strong focus on turbine-powered main reduction gears and gear design. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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Mechanical Product DevelopmentTurbine-Powered Main Reduction GearsTechnical LeadershipTechnical WritingSystems Engineering

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignElectromechanical SystemsComponent TestingRequirements DevelopmentRisk ManagementCost EstimationTechnical Problem ResolutionIntegration of Mechanical ComponentsSpecification DevelopmentSupplier Evaluation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationBriefing StakeholdersFacilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Mechanical SystemsThermal Hydraulic SystemsHeat Transfer SystemsEngineering Project ManagementTechnical Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems, including instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems
Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and machines
Provide technical leadership to the engineering team supporting development of reduction gears and propulsion turbines for the main propulsion unit
Lead the entire component development process, including concept design, specification and requirements development, supplier evaluation and selection, component production, testing and validation, and technical problem resolution
Integrate mechanical components into systems
Develop and review team written deliverables
Provide frequent briefings to company leadership and external stakeholders
Facilitate conversion of technical requirements into total systems solutions
Develop strategies, goals, milestones, schedules, risk management plans, cost estimations, and task-execution methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; or Ph.D. and 4 years of experience
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
U.S. Citizenship required
Extensive technical expertise with turbine-powered main reduction gears or sub-components, gear design and manufacture, and auxiliary support systems (preferred)
Extremely proficient in technical writing (preferred)
Very strong written and verbal communication skills (preferred)
Systems engineering or engineering project management background (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance will be available
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth